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Central Park will look very different with new playground equipment purchased with a $500,000 donation from resident Betty Burke. The purchase will be made this month, with a dedication of the equipment set for Feb. 5, the birthday of Burke’s late husband.

Central Park will look very different with new playground equipment purchased with a $500,000 donation from resident Betty Burke. The purchase will be made this month, with a dedication of the equipment set for Feb. 5, the birthday of Burke’s late husband.

Central Park gets new playground equipment

Julia Roberts
Thursday, September 8, 2022
When Betty Berkman learned that playground equipment at Central Park had been removed for safety reasons, she believed it was fitting, according to City Commissioner Bradley Bean, to honor her late husband by making a sizable donation to the city to provide better equipment.

BOCC meets new assistant county attorney

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, September 8, 2022
A new face found its way into the county commission chambers with County Attorney Denise May officially introducing Abigail Jorandby as the new assistant county attorney on Wednesday, Sept. 7. May was brief in introducing Jorandby to the commissioners but did offer more insight via a press release.

$8.8 million Yulee Primary expansion

Holly Dorman
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The Nassau County School District is looking to pre-qualify contractors for a project at Yulee Primary School estimated to cost approximately $8.8 million. The project was first proposed by the district’s facilities department and approved by the school board more than a year ago.
Skate Jam 2022

Skate Jam 2022

Skate Jam

Beth Jones
Thursday, September 8, 2022
More than 70 skateboarders competed at the seventh annual Terry Kelly Skate Jam at Main Beach Skate Park on Aug. 27. The nonprofit organization, Friends of Fernandina Skate Park, spearheaded by Wally Borrero, organized the event, which included skateboarders of all ages.
Volunteers from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch excavated one of only six green sea turtle nests on Friday.

Volunteers from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch excavated one of only six green sea turtle nests on Friday.

One of few green turtle nests excavated

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Those who missed the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch’s Friday excavation of one of only six green sea turtle nests on Amelia Island will surely be green with envy. Amelia Island’s beaches (including the state parks) often find themselves adorned with loggerhead sea turtle nests.

Bach elected to head two legal organizations

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Fernandina Beach City Attorney Tammi Bach has earned the respect of her peers, as is evident in her recent elections as President of the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association (FMAA) and as Chair of the City, County and Local Government Section of the Florida Bar Association.

BOCC approves final Woodbridge phase

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
On Monday, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Final Development Plan (FDP) for phase six of Woodbridge, a large-scale residential project estimated to bring 551 units to the eastern side of County Road 107.
While the focus of this project centers around the football field, site plans for the recreation facility indicated the owners wish to construct three additional multipurpose courts, one of which would be surrounded by more than 800 bleacher seats. Submitted.

While the focus of this project centers around the football field, site plans for the recreation facility indicated the owners wish to construct three additional multipurpose courts, one of which would be surrounded by more than 800 bleacher seats. Submitted.

New sports facility on the horizon for Yulee

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A recent Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting saw two applicants reveal plans for a new sports facility on Goodbread Road – roughly 0.6 miles away from Yulee Sports Complex.

NCSB dumps standardized testing

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Nassau County School Board approved the 2022-23 Student Progression Plan complete with updates to align with new legislative requirements involving standardized testing. In March, Gov.